All Ohio Reptile Show - Once a month - Check description/facebook for show dates — Local services in Norwich Township

I attended the All Ohio Reptile Show with high hopes and expectations, but sadly, I can only give it a one-star rating, and here's why:

Exploitation of Exotic Animals: The All Ohio Reptile Show seems to be more interested in exploiting exotic animals for profit rather than promoting responsible pet ownership and conservation. It's clear that the organizers prioritize profit over the welfare of the animals on display. Many of the animals appeared stressed and unhealthy, confined to small enclosures, and subjected to constant handling by attendees.

Lack of Education: There was a severe lack of educational materials and informative talks about the consequences of the exotic pet trade. Instead of raising awareness about the issues associated with keeping exotic animals as pets, the event seemed to glorify the practice. It's crucial to educate the public about the challenges and ethical concerns tied to the exotic pet trade, but this event failed in that regard.

Questionable Ethics: The vendors at the show were more interested in making sales than ensuring the well-being of the animals they were selling. It was disheartening to see animals being sold without any consideration for the suitability of the pet owners or the long-term care required. Profit should never come before the welfare of living creatures.

Inadequate Regulations: The All Ohio Reptile Show seems to operate with little to no oversight or regulations to ensure the humane treatment of animals. This lack of accountability contributes to the ongoing issues within the exotic pet trade, such as habitat destruction, poaching, and the spread of invasive species.

Unhealthy Animals: It was evident that many of the animals on display were suffering from various health issues. Some were visibly malnourished, while others showed signs of stress and aggression. It's heartbreaking to witness animals in such distress, all in the name of profit.

In conclusion, the All Ohio Reptile Show was a disappointing experience that not only failed to address the serious problems associated with the exotic pet trade but also actively contributed to them. I strongly discourage anyone from attending this event and instead urge people to support organizations and events that prioritize the welfare and conservation of exotic animals over...

They really fit a surprising amount of variety in this small-ish warehouse (that's a con as much as it is a pro). Tons of free parking, affordable food truck outside, cheap entry, and again, huge variety, even some stuff I have never seen in person before.

The only issue is that it was absolutely ridiculously packed full of people. Of course this is also how they get such a great variety into the small building, but it was extremely irritating getting my ankles kicked, stranger sweat wiped on me as they squeeze through, or the five or six times I was nearly pushed over onto a table full of live animals. It was so bad that I left an hour or so earlier than I wanted to, even though I planned on walking to the back of the building to buy a few animals before I left, it just literally wasn't worth the hassle of mosh pitting my way through 500 sweaty people crammed into a two person wide isle. About a half hour after arriving, I decided we should just leave and I'll get what I wanted at my local expos in a much larger venue in a few months.

The only reason I would go back is if I was on the hunt for something I wanted locally so I could ask the vendor questions and see the animal in person first. The two hour drive I made was well worth it, but walking through the crowd absolutely was NOT. I likely wouldn't bring my family either, got really sick of seeing them shoulder check or...

Get there early if you want the best stuff. The experience was great, so many snakes it was so good that it was almost overwhelming. There were probably more snakes than anything and some of the patterns are some I've never seen before. I like Pet stores for accessories and decorations but if you are willing to make yourself available at least 1 Saturday a month then you will get even better deals here. The vendors have tables setup and there are rows and rows of live animals. I didn't get a business card from all the vendors but here you can find many Tree Frogs, Pythons, Boa's, Corn Snakes, Milk Snake, not many King Snakes, Turtles both small and medium sized, isopods, Geckos of many kinds, I saw a few Skinks for $40 as well as some Bearded Dragons, Alligator snapping Turtles, many live food to feed the animals, Chameleons too. I was lucky enough to find the only Toad that was available today as well. The quality of the animals is amazing and I'm glad I waited until today to go because I was amazed with everything I saw today. I forget the guys name that I purchased my snake from but he had tattoos all over even on his ear and he had a beard and piercings, he was real laid back and has some of the best deals I could find based on what I was looking for, I'll be sure to see him again. I still can't simply say it enough but the animals are beautiful and...